Ready to Jump-Start 2027? Get in the Right Room at the Speaker Life Summit

You have the vision for your next chapter. Now put yourself in a room where you can find the people, perspective, and connections to move it forward.

Picture January arriving. You open a fresh calendar, write down the goals you have carried for months, and promise yourself this will be the year you finally go after them. More visibility. A stronger speaking business. A message that reaches beyond the people who already know you.

Then the inbox fills up. Client work takes over. The big ideas get pushed to next week.

What if you gave your goals a place on the calendar before the year even begins?

On January 21 and 22, 2027, the ninth annual Speaker Life Summit brings speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs together in Scottsdale, Arizona. I created this gathering because I believe meaningful ideas deserve an audience, and the people behind them deserve opportunities to connect.

The right room can change the questions you ask

When you build a business, it is easy to become the person who has to figure everything out. You can spend hours refining an offer or wondering how to get noticed without ever talking to someone who understands the next step.

A thoughtful conversation can bring a challenge into focus. Someone asks a question you have been avoiding. A fellow entrepreneur describes an approach you had not considered. You hear a speaker explain a turning point and recognize a decision you need to make in your own business.

That is the kind of energy I want you to bring into 2027: curiosity, courage, and a willingness to let other people help you see what is possible.

Meet people whose experience can broaden your perspective

The Summit lineup includes Chris Voss, Lisa Guerrero, Katie Love, Entreprenista co-founder Courtney Spritzer, Dave Sanderson, speaker agent Chris Lee, and TEDx and keynote coach Cesar Cervantes.

Also joining the lineup are Matt Leitz, Willa Kammerer, Bruce Cardenas, Nick Hutchison, Becca Powers, Deb Drummond, and Marc Bjerring. I will host, with Cathy Droz as emcee.

Think about the questions you would bring into a room like that. How clearly are you communicating your value? What does your online presence tell someone before you ever meet? Where could a better story, a stronger relationship, or a more useful offer create momentum?

Come ready to listen for the ideas that apply to the business you want to build. A useful insight becomes far more valuable when you know where you will put it to work.

Your next connection starts with a real conversation

One of the most valuable things you can do at an event is introduce yourself without rushing to deliver a sales pitch.

Ask someone what they are building. Find out which audience they want to reach. Listen for a problem you understand or an introduction you might be able to make. Give the conversation room to become something more than an exchange of contact information.

Perhaps you meet a potential podcast guest. Perhaps you find a collaborator whose expertise complements yours. Perhaps you simply connect with someone who understands the ambition behind your work and encourages you to keep going.

Relationships take time, and attending an event does not guarantee a booking or a sale. But showing up with intention gives you a chance to begin conversations that cannot happen while you are working alone.

Bring a goal you are willing to act on

Before you arrive, finish this sentence: “By the end of 2027, I want to be known for…”

Then choose one practical question you want to explore at the Summit. It might be how to sharpen your message, become more visible, build a stronger speaking offer, or find the right people to support your next step.

Prepare a simple introduction that explains whom you help and why your work matters. Leave room in your schedule for conversations. After the event, follow up with something specific: an idea you discussed, a useful resource, or a clear invitation to continue talking.

You do not need a perfect brand or a fully booked calendar to walk into the room. You need a willingness to participate.

Make Scottsdale part of your plan for 2027

The Summit takes place live and in person at Venue 8600 in Scottsdale. Both days are included in General Admission, currently $297. VIP is currently $397 and includes additional seating and networking benefits. Visit the registration page for current pricing and full pass details.

If you have been waiting for a reason to invest time in your own growth, let this be your invitation. Bring the idea you keep putting off. Bring your questions. Bring the part of you that knows you have more to contribute.

The people you meet cannot do the work for you. They can help you see the work differently, discover resources, and take a next step with greater clarity.

Are you ready to jump-start your year by being in the right room, with the right people, and making the connections to help move your vision forward?

Join me at the 2027 Speaker Life Summit. Let's start the year with intention, possibility, and a conversation worth having.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Speaker Life Summit?

January 21 and 22, 2027, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Who is the Summit for?

Speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and people building a business around their expertise who want to develop their message, visibility, and professional relationships.

Can I attend online?

The Summit is an in-person event. See the official Summit page for the latest event and registration details.